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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
5
Engagement of Miss Helen Haines former Alpine teacher now at Carlsbad New Mexico to June Festus Coop pender of Shreveport Louisiana announced at a Carlsbad dessert bridge April 22. They plan a wedding in early August and will reside in East Texas or Louisiana.
Alpine and Presidio club members narrated a lively Davis Mountain Federation meeting in Presidio. About 45 members attended, with lectures on cancer progress and Pan America, plus entertainment and a luncheon in Ojinaga. Plans were made to stage two Clair Tree Major plays and to donate toys to a crippled children’s hospital.
The marriage of Miss Marjorie Lewis of Oregon to Ellis Wilson Myers of Beaver Pennsylvania was solemnized Saturday at eight o'clock at the First Methodist church. Rev. Ray B. McGrew presided as music and readings enriched the ceremony with floral decor, gowns, and a reception at the Lewis home attended by family and friends.
The Alpine PTA delegation joined district representatives at the Marfa conference April 22 23 with Mesdames E Coleman J M Floyd A E Owens L C Pope and others among the attendees Supt R M Bankhead and Centenni PTA delegates also participated Mrs L P Bloodworth was elected district president for 1941 43 and other officers were named including secretaries and vice presidents AHS seniors were feted by the Baptist church women with a farmer theme banquet featuring Rev Leslie Rogers as principal speaker
The P T A met Monday with Mrs L C Pope presiding. First grade via Mrs Vice presented a consumer buying play. Mrs E C Coleman and Mrs Floyd reported on the Marfa district meeting. Life membership for Mrs L C Pope approved. Mrs C E Sperry spoke on consumer education with defense nutrition. Mrs Vice's room won the award. Morning Musicale set for May 3 in Mrs Warnock's studio from 10 30 to 11 30. Participants listed include Alice Cook Flora Bess Daugherty Frank Daugherty Jo Elliott and others. all invited.
Alpine High School band placed in second division in march and third in concert at the regional Interscholastic meet in Kermit last Saturday. Charles Livingston Jr won first division in marimba solo while Mae Ellen Stevenson and Letty Van Fossan earned second and third in twirling. Charles advances to the national contest in Waco. Band officers credited Chas Livingston Sr, Bill Pegues, and E. J. Van Fossan for trip support.
Defense Guard Unit, a Texas unit of Alpine Latin-Americans, plans its first drill Sunday at 4 pm at Centennial school. Public invited. Separate items mention a luncheon and social events with local residents and attendees, noting gifts to a bride and other social details.
Mr and Mrs J E Burgess entertained with a bridge dinner on Thursday evening. Guests included J W Shepperd B B Bounds Billy West James Logan Bill Winter and Mrs F L Mc Collum. Prizes were practical awarded a dozen eggs to Mr Bounds a pound of bacon to Mr Winter and a jar of candy to Mr Mc Collum.
Mrs James Logan organized a surprise stag party for her husband on his birthday Monday night April 28. Guests enjoyed Mexican food at Green cafe then gathered at the Logan home for a rummy evening. attendees included J W Shepperd B B Bounds Ray LaBeff Dan Ritter Billy West Bill Winter Reginald Votan. A shower of birthday gifts and a cream cake topped the celebration.
The Presbyterian Woman's Council gathered Tuesday at Mrs J J Briley's home with Mrs Gregory, wife of the Mexical Methodist pastor, presiding over the devotional service. Members included Mrs Nellie Litchfield and many others. The study continued on Your Church in Your Community, with a chapter on Home Ownership discussed by Mrs G A Kunze. Refreshments of strawberry short cake and tea or coffee were served.
Troops 41 and 44 held a court of honor at the junior high auditorium last Monday night with Supt. R. M. Bankhead in attendance. The program included an informal address by Mr. Ratliff of the college, a FFA trip report by Harold Nichols, a novelty song by Dorothy Jo Elliot, and a performance by Miss Kolodzie's high school glee club singing America and God Bless America. Eva Jean Ferguson delivered a declamation placing at the Interscholastic meet. Mr. Burkett of the college distributed merit badges, with second class badges to Graham Bogel Frank Woodward Nicholas Thee Charles Brown and Frank Daugherty, and Bobbie Hamilton awarded the first-class badge. Edward King was to receive a badge but was absent. Charles Livingston closed with a band trip report to Kermit, the flag was retired and the scoutmaster’s benediction given.
A special session of district court held here Monday recessed after disposing of several cases with the jury excused for later call. Cases included Lilian Emison Hagey et al vs Rex Ivey Jr et al canceling lease. Nellie C Ferguson vs S A Starr and Mrs Mae Starr suit on note taken under advisement. Nellie C Ferguson vs J W Gilmer et al trespass to try title postponed. Brewster County vs Elmer Taylor suit for excess taxes postponed. W D Burcham vs J J Willis foreclosure vendor's lien postponed until February term.
Mr and Mrs J T Godsey and Family express gratitude to those who assisted in locating their daughter Tuesday night. The girl was found safe at a neighbor’s home and was not lost as initially feared.
Ft Stockton area reports unusually high first cutting yields with about one ton of alfalfa per acre. Demand for hay remains slack, aided by strong range conditions, and most new crop hay is planned for storage unless demand increases. No. 1 hay prices run around 11 dollars per ton delivered from fields and 12 dollars from barns.
Fort Stockton April 26 0 Judge R D Blaydes 61 longtime Pecos county resident and former county district judge and attorney died today at 11 40 after a protracted illness Funeral services will be at First Baptist church 3 pm Sunday with Rev S F Marsh officiating burial in local cemetery Survivors include his widow three daughters two sons three brothers and one granddaughter He helped plan a flood control project on Comanche Creek
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